Re: [AMC-List] 1966 Classic hump mount 4spd

["Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good luck Dan, you're going to need it! As far as I recall 66 was the
first year of the four speed, and the floor mounted shifter was only
used in the 66 Classic and Ambassador, but may have been used in the
American that year. I'll check my 67 TSM tonight, but I believe the 67
and later cars had the tranny mount shifter like the 68 and later cars
(mostly Javelin and AMX). 

Hurst used to make a three speed floor mount shifter made specifically
for vans. I don't know if they ever made a four speed shifter like this.
It's possible to use the three speed shifter. You have to put it in
neutral then use an underdash cable (or some other means) for reverse.
I've seen this done in a hot rod that needed a floor mount shifter -- a
panel truck of some late 40s vintage I think. 

The three Twin-Stick three speed shifter would be another substitute,
and probably easier to find. Use the three speed shifter for the four
forward gears, OD in/out shifter for reverse. 

The Twin-Stick, four speed, and floor mounted auto shifter for 65-66 all
used the same bolt on hump with different shifter mechanisms. That might
help in locating a hump piece anyway. 

At least one member spotted a four speed 66 or so Rebel or Ambo in a
junk yard. Maybe they will read this and see if they can score the
shifter for you. 

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Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:27 PM
From: Dan & Carey Smith <dan7@xxxxxxxxxx>

If anyone has any ideas on where to find a hump mounted 4spd shift
assembly for 
a 66 AMC.
Please let me know
I would be grateful for any help
Either e-mail or phone me at 573-346-0088
Thanks, Dan Smith

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